Start menu advertising

Microsoft is integrating advertisements into Windows 11, including self-promotional content in the Start menu, app recommendations, and persistent pop-ups related to cloud storage that cannot be disabled. Users can turn off many advertising features through Windows 11 settings, but a simpler solution is the Ashampoo Windows 11 AdBlock, a free tool that removes unwanted ads without altering the Windows registry. It is compatible with all versions of Windows 11 and can eliminate various intrusive elements, such as Bing results in search, Edge search bar widget, ads in file explorer, and more. Users can download Ashampoo AdBlock for free, and alternatives like OFGB and Winpilot Adblock are also available.